Maximus · 1 week ago
Sr. Principal Counsel - Federal Contracts
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$166K/yr - $225K/yr
8+ years expMaximus is seeking a highly experienced Sr. Principal Counsel specializing in federal government contracts. The role involves leading legal strategy, providing expert counsel on federal contracting matters, and overseeing legal integrity in contract negotiations and compliance with regulations.
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No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead legal strategy and provide expert counsel on federal contracting matters, including FAR/DFARS compliance, bid protests, contract formation, execution, and dispute resolution, with enterprise-level impact
Serve as a strategic legal advisor across business development, program management, compliance, and finance, driving alignment and risk mitigation in support of organizational goals
Oversee and guide the review of solicitations, contracts, and modifications for DoD and federal agencies, ensuring legal integrity and strategic alignment
Lead complex negotiations of contracts, subcontracts, teaming agreements, and other legal instruments, representing the organization in high-stakes engagements
Provide strategic legal guidance on National Security-related contracting issues, including ITAR, EAR, CUI, and cybersecurity obligations, influencing enterprise compliance posture
Direct legal risk management for classified and sensitive programs, partnering with security and compliance leadership to ensure regulatory adherence and operational continuity
Lead proactive monitoring and interpretation of federal procurement law, National Security regulations, and DoD policy, advising senior leadership on implications and strategic response
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and admission to one or more State Bars is required
8+ years of relevant professional experience required
Minimum of 8+ years of experience in federal government contracts law, with at least 5 years focused on DoD and National Security matters
Deep knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and other federal acquisition regulations including FAR Part 12
Experience with classified contracts, facility clearance issues, and all aspects of export controls (ITAR/EAR) policy development, operations, including jurisdiction and classification, licensing, management, oversight and monitoring as well as record-keeping, compliance, reporting and training
Experience with Small Business Administration (SBA) programs and reporting requirements
Experience with General Services Administration (GSA) acquisitions and strategic partnerships including Joint Ventures
Strong understanding of cybersecurity requirements in federal contracting
Proven ability to manage complex legal issues in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment
Excellent interpersonal, communication, negotiation, and analytical skills
Preferred
Prior experience as in-house counsel or with a law firm serving defense contractors
Familiarity with bid protests before GAO or the Court of Federal Claims
TS/SCI clearance or eligibility preferred
Benefits
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
A retirement savings plan
Paid holidays
Paid time off
Company
Maximus
Providing government technology services, digitally enabled customer experiences, and clinical health services that change lives.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$7.93M2010-12-09Post Ipo Equity· $7.93M
Leadership Team
Elisabeth Schmidt
Senior Vice President
Michael Mateer
Sr. Vice President, Enterprise Technology
Recent News
2025-11-20
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